Learning Path for a Developer

[Former Member]

Hi all,

I work for a university as the only abap develoepr in our SCLM team. ABAP and Web Dynpro are both easy for me to learn. However, I often get frustrated when writing reports and wd application. One problem is that it is time consuming to find data, for example, student anticipated graduation date. I have to ask my boss for help as I am unable to figure it out by myself. Feel very bad about this. Another major problem is that none of built=in function modules has an explanation on its function or in/out parameters. I don't know what to do without an example or help.

So I am looking for advices regarding what I should learn after ABAP language and what book I should buy.

Thank you in advance!

[Former Member]

Jack,

First you need to understand the Data modeling of SLCM. Do you have any Presentation about SLCM data modeling?

Prabhat SIngh

[Former Member]

Hi Prabhat,

Highly appreciate your reply. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with SLCM data modeling. Would you help recommend some articles or books?

Thanks!

Jack

[Former Member]

Jack,

Send me an E-mail. I made one for my client. I can share with you.

Prabhat Singh

[eric_]

Hi Prabhat,

would you like to share this document with me as well?

I'd really appreciate it.

Greetings

[RobJonkers]

Hi,

I would suggest to make use of the cookbooks that we provide on our BPX site https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/bpx-highered (section Student Lifecycle Management Best Practices, Implementation Guidelines and Tutorials ).

Plus you could read documentation about the SAP HR-PD framework where SAP SLcM is based on (for the student accounting part you should know that it is related/integrated with FICA. Also for FICA there a numerous of books, documentation available).

Some tips/tricks;

- All off the SAP SLcM transactions start with PIQ*

- Tables start with T7piq*

- Most of the FM start with HRIQ* (includes with RHIQ)

- Swithc framework objects starts with ISHERCM

- Most of the SLcM infotypes are in the17* range

- SAP SLcM object navigator package is named PMIQ* here you will find all of the SLcM related programs.

Hope this helps

Rob

[Former Member]

Hi Rob, really appreciate your tips. They are very helpful. I read a few books. Now I am more familiar with SAP GUI and feel much better now.

[eric_]

Hello Rob,

the SLcM data model is not available via Data Modeler (Transaction SD11), isn't it?

Thank you in advance.

Greetings